Comments on: Probing the Fire Eye Helmet Light http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Dwight Kellams http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-391791 Dwight Kellams Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:05:44 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-391791 LED's are highly directional so I have found the self-leveling Planet Bike helmet mount option to be the only helmet light that took into consideration that the rider's helmet is constantly changing angles with the road. How does Fire Eye account for this? http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3010.html LED’s are highly directional so I have found the self-leveling Planet Bike helmet mount option to be the only helmet light that took into consideration that the rider’s helmet is constantly changing angles with the road. How does Fire Eye account for this?

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3010.html

]]> By: Ted Johnson http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-261740 Ted Johnson Sat, 28 May 2011 15:58:34 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-261740 SOO is the international hog-call distress signal. SOO is the international hog-call distress signal.

]]> By: John Romeo Alpha http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-261618 John Romeo Alpha Sat, 28 May 2011 13:59:24 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-261618 That's hilarious--it's Morse code all right, but it is "SOO", not SOS. I wonder what "SOO" is trying to signal... That’s hilarious–it’s Morse code all right, but it is “SOO”, not SOS. I wonder what “SOO” is trying to signal…

]]> By: Ted Johnson http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-261240 Ted Johnson Sat, 28 May 2011 05:06:00 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-261240 No, I haven't tried those. <em>Gold Standard</em> doesn't necessarily refer to the absolute best in a category. I just mean that the Superflash represents a high-quality and well-known reference point. I haven't seen the new generation of Superflash either, but I hope to. And when I do, I'll try to find a way of testing them that won't put me on the terrorist watch list. No, I haven’t tried those. Gold Standard doesn’t necessarily refer to the absolute best in a category. I just mean that the Superflash represents a high-quality and well-known reference point.

I haven’t seen the new generation of Superflash either, but I hope to. And when I do, I’ll try to find a way of testing them that won’t put me on the terrorist watch list.

]]> By: bikeboy999 http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-261227 bikeboy999 Sat, 28 May 2011 04:52:52 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-261227 When you say "gold std" of lighting have you tried the Dinotte series of lights. I have the 140 lumen version and it blows my Planet Bike super flashes away. The Portland design lights are fairly strong as well. I have yet to see the new two watt Planet bike lights so I can not comment on their effectiveness. B When you say “gold std” of lighting have you tried the Dinotte series of lights. I have the 140 lumen version and it blows my Planet Bike super flashes away. The Portland design lights are fairly strong as well. I have yet to see the new two watt Planet bike lights so I can not comment on their effectiveness.

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]]> By: Ted Johnson http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-261214 Ted Johnson Sat, 28 May 2011 04:32:13 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-261214 Thanks! We just use iMovie to edit the videos. As for my voiceovers, you're very kind. It is easier to do in a controlled environment than in my live interviews, were I sound like a Toasmasters' flunky. I also do my voice overs at home, where I'm more relaxed than I'd be at the office. I expect Illuminated Cycling to emerge as a great source of lighting for cyclists. Fire Eye is a little clunky, but they got the most important part right--it's a great light. With some user feedback taken to heart, they should be able to make it easier to use and install. I've already received an e-mail message from Erik, and he seemed very receptive to the minor criticisms I had. Thanks! We just use iMovie to edit the videos. As for my voiceovers, you’re very kind. It is easier to do in a controlled environment than in my live interviews, were I sound like a Toasmasters’ flunky. I also do my voice overs at home, where I’m more relaxed than I’d be at the office.

I expect Illuminated Cycling to emerge as a great source of lighting for cyclists. Fire Eye is a little clunky, but they got the most important part right–it’s a great light. With some user feedback taken to heart, they should be able to make it easier to use and install. I’ve already received an e-mail message from Erik, and he seemed very receptive to the minor criticisms I had.

]]> By: sygyzy http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-260627 sygyzy Fri, 27 May 2011 17:56:35 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-260627 I am impressed at the production quality of this video, especially how good the voice overs are. You have a great speaking voice, a good cadence, and tone. Thanks for the review of the Fire Eye. I think the designer could take a look at modern flashlight software systems for inspiration on how to make the mode switches easier. 9 clicks, while on a bike? Please. I am impressed at the production quality of this video, especially how good the voice overs are. You have a great speaking voice, a good cadence, and tone. Thanks for the review of the Fire Eye. I think the designer could take a look at modern flashlight software systems for inspiration on how to make the mode switches easier. 9 clicks, while on a bike? Please.

]]> By: Bill http://www.commutebybike.com/2011/05/27/probing-the-fire-eye-helmet-light/comment-page-1/#comment-260554 Bill Fri, 27 May 2011 15:47:36 +0000 http://www.commutebybike.com/?p=11753#comment-260554 The last mode is Morse Code. It is S.O.S. That would be useful if you got hit by a car and were stranded and needing help. The last mode is Morse Code. It is S.O.S. That would be useful if you got hit by a car and were stranded and needing help.

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